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A new reality TV series is dropping next week where Weeman finds himself learning the finer lessons of police work including, “soft open hand technique” in order to gain compliance through pain. In an odd twist of fate, he finds himself submitting and being cuffed by a Jackson. Sure, Ozzy’s kid, Jack Osborne got the hell scared out of him, but the real scary thing is Latoya’s strong resemblance to her little brother Michael. Can I get a witness?
Posted by bkErik Ellington and Jim Greco have embarked on a new business venture aimed specifically at the “skate” eyewear market. Is there even one that exists? Nonetheless, look for their new eyewear brand, Brigada to release this spring.
Posted by bkForget the “Skurban” craze, that’s so yesterday dudes. There’s a newer, fresher mainstream catchphrase geared to describe the fusion of skate and rap cultures these days. Yes, you guessed correctly, “Scrap” is the language that defines this new movement. Read on.
For the record, this hype isn’t all that original. Hip hop and rap has been integral to skating for over twenty years now. Whatever happened to Run DMC, Public Enemy, Stetsasonic, The Beasties, MCM and the Monster, and Skatemaster Tate?
Forerunners, that’s right.
Being the first in line of several highly anticipated skate flicks to drop in 2007, City skateboards’ “Crime in The City” video is set deliver the visual goods you’ve been waiting for on January 19th.
Posted by bkWith their sights set on Olympic gold in 2008, Rob Welsh and Joey Pepper have reunited over at Expedition to move far beyond their glory days at the zoo.
Posted by bkOver the past year Thrasher has been nice enough to post their first 12 issues, from January 1981 to December 1981. Download and collect them all.
It’s a pretty amazing look back in time at no cost to you. This internet thing might catch on yet.
Posted by ChrisThis hilarious video clip produced by the agents over at the Stereo Sound Agency was a promotional spot geared for a proposed show on Mtv a few months back. The deal fell through, but we’re sure those dudes are still secretively working on other projects with visual sound.
Posted by bkMost guessed it…now it’s official. From the Plan B press release:
“Plan B Skateboards is proud to announce that Professional Skateboarder Ryan Sheckler and Plan B Skateboards have joined forces. Ryan brings his progressive style of skateboarding to one of the most diverse teams in skateboarding.
‘Plan B has an amazing legacy’ said Ryan. ‘I feel like it is one big family. I am excited to be joining Plan B and look forward to being a part of great things to come. Lets do this!’
Danny Way, Plan B co-owner commented: ‘Sheckler is a natural skateboarder plain and simple. Plan B is dedicated to promoting skateboarding at its highest level. Ryan is a true professional and a big part of the future of skateboarding and its’ progression. We are all stoked he is in the Plan B family and look forward to seeing his contributions to our next DVD.”
All the information can be found over at the Plan B web site.
Posted by ChrisAlthough there’s been no official press release from the Sole Technology camp, etnies has apparently released Bastien Salabanzi from it’s team roster and website.
Posted by bkNew Years day brings us the scoop that Ryan Sheckler is no longer featured on the Almost site. Yep, the little media darling’s contract must be up. Is there a Plan B set towards his lucrative future?
Posted by bkLooking back, the year of 2006 was one hell of a tumultuous, yet ever-progressive year for skateboarders and skateboarding. There were many good times and some not so good times. Some of the most noteworthy moments over the past twelve months are as follows:
Sadly, NYC skate legend, Harold Hunter unexpectedly died and left his family, friends, and fans shocked early in the year. Bam found himself booked and behind bars in LA. Koston picked up a noteworthy portfolio of new sponsors including new signature shoes and trucks.
Then, suddenly, a major force in skateboarding and one of its biggest fans, Fausto Vitello passed away. Moving forward, both Bob and Danny hucked themselves to achieve individual and huge superhuman feats and stunts. Reese Forbes picked up a new wheel sponsor with Jaguar seatbelts. Tony Hawk, Tim Gavin, Atiba Jefferson, and Justin Regan all found the time to get hitched to beautiful brides. The bowlriding Euros swept the Americans in Malmo. World dropped its entire team. Go Skateboarding Day is bigger than ever. The Zero team commands a “three peat” and the most points ever in Thrasher’s KOTR06. New pros emerged while others faded out and Nick Dompierre undeniably had a BIG breakthough year.
In the fall, we regained SF’s world-famous Hubba Hideout (amongst others) thanks to a crew of dedicated and clever midnight marauders. And within days, top ams and pros made a pilgrimage to the city to set benchmarks with newer progessive stunts on a renowned piece of skate history. The right side has recently been re-knobbed with the left soon to follow. Time to get your’s soon!
Lastly, Pat Duffy suffered a bad injury to his right leg on Bob’s Mega Ramp and Salman Agah has been sidelined at home nursing seven fractured ribs, a punctured right lung and partially separated shoulder from a dirt biking accident.
As this year comes to a close, both Chris and I wish all of you the best of success, health, freedom, and skateboarding in 2007.
We’ll see you out there.
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